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NXTOM080511

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Pediatric & Adult

Operator’s Manual

Folding & Rigid Tilt Wheelchair

NXT

Generation NEXT

Folding

Rigid

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Page 1: ...s manual must be given to the user care giver of this wheelchair Rider Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save for future reference Pediatric Adult Pediatric Adult Operator s Man...

Page 2: ...NXT Generation NEXT TM Freedom Designs Inc Freedom Designs Inc...

Page 3: ...anual if you feel you have further questions please contact one of our Authorized Providers or our Customer Service Department at 800 331 8551 Again thank you for your purchasing a Freedom Designs Inc...

Page 4: ...ushions and Sling Seats 11 Fasteners 12 Pneumatic Tires 12 Footrests 12 Positioning Belts 12 Power Drive 13 Push Handles 13 Quick Release Axles 13 Rear Wheels 13 Wheel Locks 13 Modified Seating System...

Page 5: ...ability In order to avoid tipping over have someone help you until you know what can cause a fall 3 Be aware that you must develop your own methods for safe use best suited to your level of function a...

Page 6: ...pe on your chair and clothing 3 Due to your low position it may be hard for drivers to see you Make eye contact with drivers before you go forward When in doubt yield until you are sure it is safe Mot...

Page 7: ...Center of Balance The point where this chair will tip forward back or to the side depends on its center of balance and stability How your chair is setup the options you select and the changes you mak...

Page 8: ...over an obstacle b Press your upper body BACKWARD as you go DOWN from a higher to a lower level Keep both of your hands on the handrims as you go over an obstacle Never push or pull on an object such...

Page 9: ...heel may not keep the chair from going over backward 1 Do not use your chair on a slope steeper than 10 A 10 slope means one foot in elevation for every ten feet of slope length 2 Always go as straigh...

Page 10: ...heel locks to slip 4 Move your chair as close as you can to the seat you are transferring to If possible use a transfer board 5 Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible 6 Rem...

Page 11: ...for which the wheelchairs are suitable for oc cupancy in a motor vehicle The picture right shows the location of the wheelchair securement points Use only with Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restrain...

Page 12: ...e at least two attendants to move a chair and rider up stairs 2 Move the chair and rider BACKWARD up the stairs 3 The person at the rear is in control He or she tilts the chair back to its balance poi...

Page 13: ...should not be relied on for occupant restraints 5 Do not alter or substitute wheelchair fame parts components or seating 6 Sudden stops or impacts can structurally damage your chair Chairs involved in...

Page 14: ...any of the tires is under or over inflated Check weekly for proper inflation level as listed on the tire sidewall 2 Low pressure in a large tire may cause the wheel lock on that side to slip AND allow...

Page 15: ...t the center of balance of your chair 1 The farther you move the large Drive wheel axles FORWARD the more likely it is that your chair will tip over backward 2 Consult your doctor nurse or therapist t...

Page 16: ...is prohibited for transportation use with Freedom Designs Inc Transport Option Upholstery Fabric 1 Sling fabric will weaken with age and use Look for fraying or thin spots stretching of fabrics at riv...

Page 17: ...nd anti tip tubes Refer to the Unfold instructions in this manual 2 Optional armrests would be attached to the backposts or solid seat insert Armrest might be optional dependent upon frame When Unpack...

Page 18: ...p Arm 10 Solid Back optional 11 Arm Height Adjustment Clamp 12 Backpost Release Trigger 13 Backpost Adjustment Plate 14 Quick Release Axle 15 12 Mag Wheel 16 Anti tip Tube with Leverage Bar 17 Axle Ad...

Page 19: ...at optional 9 Flip up Arm 10 Solid Back optional 11 Arm Height Adjustment Clamp 12 Backpost Release Trigger 13 Backpost Adjustment Plate 14 Anti tip Tube with Leverage Bar 15 12 Mag Wheel 16 Axle Adju...

Page 20: ...n the cross braces The cross braces will lock into place Note The cross braces need to be opened to their maximum point where the stops rest in the notches of the cross brace and lock into place 2 Gra...

Page 21: ...est Hangers See pages 22 23 Note The NXT can be folded and unfolded while the footrest hangers are attached 5 Flip down the footplates or attach the footboard and place in the down position See pages...

Page 22: ...tes or remove the footboard See pages 24 25 Note The NXT can be folded and unfolded while the footrest hangers are attached 2 Remove the footrest hangers See pages 22 23 3 Flip back the armrests to th...

Page 23: ...upward as shown until they click into place 6 Pull up on nylon cross brace strap to fold the chair Note Use the provided nylon strap to fold the chair Be careful not to place your fingers between the...

Page 24: ...he inside of the hanger release lever 2 Pull outward on the lever away from the chair This will enable the hanger to swing away for ease of transfer 3 To remove the hanger lift the hanger upward until...

Page 25: ...on the hanger release lever 2 Pull back on the lever towards the chair This will enable the hanger to pop up and swing away for ease of transfer 3 To remove the hanger lift the hanger upward until th...

Page 26: ...the screws through holes in the hanger tube install lock nut and tighten securely To adjust the angle of the flip up footplate 2 Loosen the screws on bottom of the footplate Set the footplate at the d...

Page 27: ...tboard after transfer align the footboard fittings into the receivers Turn the knobs on each side to tighten 4 To change the angle of the footboard use an allen wrench and loosen the flat head screws...

Page 28: ...other hand squeeze the quick release button 4 The wheel will then pull off easily Warning The axle is not properly locked until the outside quick release button pops out to its full extended position...

Page 29: ...en it is at a complete stop CAUTION CAUTION Dual Post Fixed Height Armrest 1 To remove the armrest lift the release lever at the front of the seat frame and lift the arm out of the arm receiver tubes...

Page 30: ...ack cane mounted release is optional Foot Pedal Release Procedure Rearward Tilt 1 Engage wheel locks 2 To activate the tilt on the NXT grip the push handles with both hands press down on the foot peda...

Page 31: ...age wheel locks 2 To bring the NXT seat and back frame toward the upright position out of tilt grip the push handles with both hands while gripping the release lever Squeeze the lever and hold down wh...

Page 32: ...m nut securely Note Seat lock cables should be adjusted by a qualified technician Backpost Adjustment The angle and depth of the backposts may be adjusted by repositioning the backpost pivot plate in...

Page 33: ...loosening the 1 4 20 x 1 button head screws and sliding the wheel lock assembly along the frame tubing so that the wheel lock contacts the tire in the locked position Continue to adjust until the knur...

Page 34: ...care professional should assist you in adjusting the axle position Position of the axle will be based on your abilities and limitations Warning The wheelchairs become less stable if forward axle posit...

Page 35: ...er and lock nut Next locate a hole in the seat frame 2 3 forward of the other strap Repeat assembly procedure for forward strap Repeat assembly procedure for opposite side of the chair Tighten all har...

Page 36: ...e of your NXT wheel chair 1 Check to see that the wheelchair rolls straight 2 Tires Check for flat spots wear and proper inflation 3 Wheel lock a Check to see that the locks engage easily b Check that...

Page 37: ...ice department Symptoms Remedy The wheelchair veers right Check that both casters contact the ground at the same time Check that the tire pressure is correct and equal in both rear wheels The wheelcha...

Page 38: ...3 Fold down arms or install armrests 4 Attach hangers 5 Push footplates down or attach the footboard 6 Adjust anti tip tubes to the downward or rearward position Folding the NXT 1 Flip up the individ...

Page 39: ...ither repair or replace the product with new or refurbished product components or will supply the original purchaser with replacement product components which may be either new or refurbished Freedom...

Page 40: ...FREEDOM DESIGNS INC 2241 Madera Rd Simi Valley CA 93065 800 331 8551 Fax 888 582 1509 www freedomdesigns com...

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